60 acast.com Talk To Touch https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/episodes en Denver Shai LGBTQ+,queer,community,relationship,race,gay,lesbian,transgender,conversation,creativity Denver Shai Making connections through conversation A fortnightly podcast about queer life and creativity.

An opportunity to listen to those whose journey differs from our own, regardless of race, gender or queerness.

Sharing stories to inspire and encourage others to live their best life - on their own terms.


Creating connection through conversation. 🌻

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]]> A fortnightly podcast about queer life and creativity.

An opportunity to listen to those whose journey differs from our own, regardless of race, gender or queerness.

Sharing stories to inspire and encourage others to live their best life - on their own terms.


Creating connection through conversation. 🌻

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> true Denver Shai info+62de8493e909a500141bd6ca@mg-eu.acast.com 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca talktotouch episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62de8493e909a500141bd6ca/1691593764511-2557b35c8b1715ffc3f903eac118e0d5.jpeg https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/episodes Talk To Touch Being Queer in a Straight Relationship Being Queer in a Straight Relationship Wed, 30 Aug 2023 22:08:18 GMT 40:00 64e638eeaa19f10011869f2e true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/64e638eeaa19f10011869f2e 64e638eeaa19f10011869f2e 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca full 4 3 An open and frank conversation with book-seller and artist, Avalon Plant. 

In this episode we look at the challenges of being bisexual, and why some people seem to have such an issue with it.


We also discuss being femme-presenting, access to queer spaces, self-identity and the challenges, judgements and expectations from both straight and queer communities.


Thank you for listening and allowing this podcast to be a part of your day.🌻

Follow and find the podcast on Instagram.


Book link: Bi - The hidden culture, history, and science of bisexuality

https://amzn.eu/d/5vi4aFp


Website

Podcast episodes can also be found on my website

denverkarsenshai.com

https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/talk-to-touch-podcast


YouTube

You can see the video on Talk to Touch YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


Instagram

https://instagram.com/talktotouchpodcast?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==


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]]> An open and frank conversation with book-seller and artist, Avalon Plant. 

In this episode we look at the challenges of being bisexual, and why some people seem to have such an issue with it.


We also discuss being femme-presenting, access to queer spaces, self-identity and the challenges, judgements and expectations from both straight and queer communities.


Thank you for listening and allowing this podcast to be a part of your day.🌻

Follow and find the podcast on Instagram.


Book link: Bi - The hidden culture, history, and science of bisexuality

https://amzn.eu/d/5vi4aFp


Website

Podcast episodes can also be found on my website

denverkarsenshai.com

https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/talk-to-touch-podcast


YouTube

You can see the video on Talk to Touch YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


Instagram

https://instagram.com/talktotouchpodcast?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==


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]]> Proudly Queer: A Conversation with Dr Harry Heuser: Part 3 Proudly Queer: A Conversation with Dr Harry Heuser: Part 3 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:10:27 GMT 24:01 64da67cc0fa6eb00115487b8 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/64da67cc0fa6eb00115487b8 64da67cc0fa6eb00115487b8 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca Part 3 full 4 2 A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.


Thank you for listening.

Denver 


Trigger Warning:

Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.


You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/BhEnpgbbsaU


A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.

Aim King - Videographer

James Priestly

Phil Garratt

Neil Holland

And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.


Other information:

My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.

 

https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/

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]]> A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.


Thank you for listening.

Denver 


Trigger Warning:

Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.


You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/BhEnpgbbsaU


A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.

Aim King - Videographer

James Priestly

Phil Garratt

Neil Holland

And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.


Other information:

My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.

 

https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Proudly Queer: A Conversation with Dr Harry Heuser: Part 2 Proudly Queer: A Conversation with Dr Harry Heuser: Part 2 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:05:11 GMT 35:53 64ce706f1c49bf001177fb0e true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/64ce706f1c49bf001177fb0e 64ce706f1c49bf001177fb0e 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca Part 2 full 4 2 The second episode in a three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.


Thank you for listening.

Denver 


Trigger Warning:

Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.


You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/3FXQLWdYTIs


A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.

Aim King - Videographer

James Priestly

Phil Garratt

Neil Holland

And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.


Other information:

My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.

 https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The second episode in a three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.


Thank you for listening.

Denver 


Trigger Warning:

Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.


You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/3FXQLWdYTIs


A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.

Aim King - Videographer

James Priestly

Phil Garratt

Neil Holland

And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.


Other information:

My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.

 https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Proudly Queer: A Conversation with Dr Harry Heuser: Part 1 Proudly Queer: A Conversation with Dr Harry Heuser: Part 1 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:00:35 GMT 27:13 64ce6e25da2e2100117fa9f5 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/64ce6e25da2e2100117fa9f5 64ce6e25da2e2100117fa9f5 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca Part 1 full 4 2 A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.


Thank you for listening.

Denver 


Trigger Warning:

Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.


You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/qRlVkVpCzFA


A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.

Aim King - Videographer

James Priestly

Phil Garratt

Neil Holland

And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.


Other information:

My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.

 

https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.

Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.


Thank you for listening.

Denver 


Trigger Warning:

Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.


You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/qRlVkVpCzFA


A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.

Aim King - Videographer

James Priestly

Phil Garratt

Neil Holland

And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.


Other information:

My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.

 

https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Where Have I Been? Where Have I Been? Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:30:43 GMT 19:50 64c7f42f8ad4d40011e54959 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/64c7f42f8ad4d40011e54959 64c7f42f8ad4d40011e54959 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca full 4 1 Welcome to season 4 - it's been a year since since the podcast started 😳 and what a busy year it's been.

I've finally got the website up and running, do check it out using the link below - it's still a work in progress with more to come.


https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/talk-to-touch-podcast


Thank you for joining me. 🙏🏾

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]]> Welcome to season 4 - it's been a year since since the podcast started 😳 and what a busy year it's been.

I've finally got the website up and running, do check it out using the link below - it's still a work in progress with more to come.


https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/talk-to-touch-podcast


Thank you for joining me. 🙏🏾

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]]> The Podcast, Me and the End of Season 3 The Podcast, Me and the End of Season 3 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:00:18 GMT 20:48 640e263b3375ac0011d7e2a5 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/the-podcast-me-and-the-end-of-season-3 640e263b3375ac0011d7e2a5 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca the-podcast-me-and-the-end-of-season-3 full 3 10 Despite waking up at about 3am, in the final episode of Season 3, I share plans for the upcoming episodes and some changes to come.


🙏🏾 Thank you for listening, tuning in and joining me on this journey of Talk to Touch. It is my honour and pleasure to contribute to our community.

I look forward to being a part of your day.


📌 Season 4 starts 5th June



@dk_shai


Tom's instagram:@tkgeared


DK Shai 🌻

xxx



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]]> Despite waking up at about 3am, in the final episode of Season 3, I share plans for the upcoming episodes and some changes to come.


🙏🏾 Thank you for listening, tuning in and joining me on this journey of Talk to Touch. It is my honour and pleasure to contribute to our community.

I look forward to being a part of your day.


📌 Season 4 starts 5th June



@dk_shai


Tom's instagram:@tkgeared


DK Shai 🌻

xxx



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]]> Do You Need to Come Full Circle? Do You Need to Come Full Circle? Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:49 GMT 28:48 6404dc9a9ade87001157a328 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/you-already-know-what-youre-supposed-o-do 6404dc9a9ade87001157a328 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca you-already-know-what-youre-supposed-o-do full 3 9 Often we go on the hunt for our "purpose" or the "right Career" believing its this elusive thing for which we have to hunt.

What if you've been looking in the wrong place? What if it's been with you all along?

What if like me, you need to come full circle?


Thank you for listening/Thank you for allowing me to 

be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


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]]> Often we go on the hunt for our "purpose" or the "right Career" believing its this elusive thing for which we have to hunt.

What if you've been looking in the wrong place? What if it's been with you all along?

What if like me, you need to come full circle?


Thank you for listening/Thank you for allowing me to 

be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


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]]> <![CDATA[You Can't Be It Unless You See it? ]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:00:23 GMT 18:40 63f9f5cfc89ace00118dbac7 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/you-cant-be-it-unless-you-see-it 63f9f5cfc89ace00118dbac7 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca you-cant-be-it-unless-you-see-it full 3 8 Have you ever heard a popular phrase that did not ring true for you?


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT_firsts_by_year


Thank you for listening and allowing me to 

be a part of your day.


DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> Have you ever heard a popular phrase that did not ring true for you?


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT_firsts_by_year


Thank you for listening and allowing me to 

be a part of your day.


DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> <![CDATA[Don't Wait For Permission]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:39:39 GMT 27:07 63f34dc48f3966001156f4d6 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/dont-wait-for-permission 63f34dc48f3966001156f4d6 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca dont-wait-for-permission full 3 7 Waiting for validation from others can be what stops us moving forward and living the we create for ourselves.

How long should we wait for validation from others?


Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx



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]]> Waiting for validation from others can be what stops us moving forward and living the we create for ourselves.

How long should we wait for validation from others?


Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx



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]]> <![CDATA[A Binding, A Song & A New Life]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:00:42 GMT 21:09 63e7a43c6966e90010c3dd9a false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/a-binding-a-song-a-new-life 63e7a43c6966e90010c3dd9a 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca a-binding-a-song-a-new-life full 3 6 📚 Three books: one which I've read three times, with a fourth on the horizon and one I'm yet to read.

If you're looking for some queer fiction allow me to share three with you, one of which is my favourite.🥳


If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts


Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast

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]]> 📚 Three books: one which I've read three times, with a fourth on the horizon and one I'm yet to read.

If you're looking for some queer fiction allow me to share three with you, one of which is my favourite.🥳


If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts


Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast

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]]> For The Love of Queer Literature For The Love of Queer Literature Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:00:10 GMT 16:10 63ded33990ca6d00111b2d35 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/for-the-love-of-queer-literature 63ded33990ca6d00111b2d35 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca for-the-love-of-queer-literature full 3 5 I believe the creative arts is essential and literature is an integral part of that community because novels are like a record of historical attitudes and societal changes.

In this episode I share five works of queer literature I've added to my reading list.


If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts


Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


Also on YouTube

youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


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]]> I believe the creative arts is essential and literature is an integral part of that community because novels are like a record of historical attitudes and societal changes.

In this episode I share five works of queer literature I've added to my reading list.


If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts


Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


Also on YouTube

youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


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]]> <![CDATA[Don't Hitch A Ride, Walk Your Own Path]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:24 GMT 30:44 63d66816493fb800117f519c false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/dont-hitch-a-ride-walk-your-own-path 63d66816493fb800117f519c 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca dont-hitch-a-ride-walk-your-own-path full 3 4 Hitchiking on someone elses’ journey is to have a second-hand experience. Instead, carve your path, your journey, your life.

This is a lesson I learned over the past few months.


This episode is dedicated to Moritz and Farina, the instigators of positive change in my life. 💝


Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


 youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast

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]]> Hitchiking on someone elses’ journey is to have a second-hand experience. Instead, carve your path, your journey, your life.

This is a lesson I learned over the past few months.


This episode is dedicated to Moritz and Farina, the instigators of positive change in my life. 💝


Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


 youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast

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]]> The Queer Pioneers The Queer Pioneers Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:27 GMT 22:02 63cd7c9582e25a00115c9924 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/the-queer-pioneers 63cd7c9582e25a00115c9924 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca the-queer-pioneers full 3 3 The LGBTQ+ community have been fighting against sexual orientation discrimination for decades.


In this episode we look at two members of the LGBTQ+ community who fought for the right to live without prejudice and discrimination, paving the way for the freedoms we have now. 🙏🏾


Sylvia Rivera

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera

https://srlp.org


Ifti Nasim

https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2021/8/28/ifti-nasim


📌 If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.


DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> The LGBTQ+ community have been fighting against sexual orientation discrimination for decades.


In this episode we look at two members of the LGBTQ+ community who fought for the right to live without prejudice and discrimination, paving the way for the freedoms we have now. 🙏🏾


Sylvia Rivera

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera

https://srlp.org


Ifti Nasim

https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2021/8/28/ifti-nasim


📌 If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.


DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> Why Queer Visibility is Essential Why Queer Visibility is Essential Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:29 GMT 18:31 63b8341b071f8e0010eafbcf false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/why-queer-visibility-is-essential 63b8341b071f8e0010eafbcf 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca why-queer-visibility-is-essential full 3 2 There is power in being seen. Visible diversity increases acceptance and normalcy while reducing unfounded fears.


In this episode I discuss the importance of queer visibility, not just for the community, but for society as a whole.


Thank you for listening


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


DK Shai 🌻

xxx


Glaad + P&G

https://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/P%26G_AdvertisingResearch.pdf


The Hollywood Reporter

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/pride-2020-50-powerful-lgbtq-players-hollywood-1295933/greg-berlanti-13/

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]]> There is power in being seen. Visible diversity increases acceptance and normalcy while reducing unfounded fears.


In this episode I discuss the importance of queer visibility, not just for the community, but for society as a whole.


Thank you for listening


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


DK Shai 🌻

xxx


Glaad + P&G

https://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/P%26G_AdvertisingResearch.pdf


The Hollywood Reporter

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/pride-2020-50-powerful-lgbtq-players-hollywood-1295933/greg-berlanti-13/

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]]> Why Willpower May Not Be Enough Why Willpower May Not Be Enough Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:28 GMT 22:26 63b835f208aab50011a6ded6 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/why-willpower-may-not-be-enough 63b835f208aab50011a6ded6 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca why-willpower-may-not-be-enough full 3 1 A time for a fresh start and resolutions - the Personal Promises we make.

So why do we struggle to stick to them, even when we are most determined?


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


DK Shai 🌻

xxx


Science Direct

Empowering interventions to promote sustainable lifestyles: Testing the habit discontinuity hypothesis in a field experiment - ScienceDirect


Rhinoglobalsolutions.com

People-consume-with-their-eyes

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]]> A time for a fresh start and resolutions - the Personal Promises we make.

So why do we struggle to stick to them, even when we are most determined?


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast


DK Shai 🌻

xxx


Science Direct

Empowering interventions to promote sustainable lifestyles: Testing the habit discontinuity hypothesis in a field experiment - ScienceDirect


Rhinoglobalsolutions.com

People-consume-with-their-eyes

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]]> So, What Next? 🤔 So, What Next? 🤔 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:14 GMT 32:13 639f6d5bc7693300129df1c7 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/so-what-next 639f6d5bc7693300129df1c7 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca so-what-next The End of Season 2 full 2 13 It's the end of the first semester of University and Christmas is almost here.

James joins me to reflect on season two and the challenges of running a podcast in tandem with uni; all self-inflicted of course.

We discuss the episodes to come and moving the podcast forward.


Wishing you the best close to 2022 and a promising 2023.

If you usually make New Year Resolutions then listen to Season 2 - episode 12, A Different Kind Of New Year Resolution, for ideas on how take a new approach to your Resolution.


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🎄

xxx


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast

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]]> It's the end of the first semester of University and Christmas is almost here.

James joins me to reflect on season two and the challenges of running a podcast in tandem with uni; all self-inflicted of course.

We discuss the episodes to come and moving the podcast forward.


Wishing you the best close to 2022 and a promising 2023.

If you usually make New Year Resolutions then listen to Season 2 - episode 12, A Different Kind Of New Year Resolution, for ideas on how take a new approach to your Resolution.


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🎄

xxx


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast

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]]> A Different Kind Of New Year Resolution A Different Kind Of New Year Resolution Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:41 GMT 23:16 6395ef7806622300106dfeef false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/a-different-kind-of-new-year-resolution 6395ef7806622300106dfeef 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca a-different-kind-of-new-year-resolution full 2 12 How many times have you bailed on your New Years Resolution before January is over? 🤨 I know, me too.

For the last few years I've taken a different approach to personal promises, one that I can keep.

Listen to find out how you can take a different approach to this yearly personal promise - one that you too can keep.


If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts


Because connection starts with open conversation.


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast

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]]> How many times have you bailed on your New Years Resolution before January is over? 🤨 I know, me too.

For the last few years I've taken a different approach to personal promises, one that I can keep.

Listen to find out how you can take a different approach to this yearly personal promise - one that you too can keep.


If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts


Because connection starts with open conversation.


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🌻

xxx


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]]> Pt 2: Sexpress Yourself Pt 2: Sexpress Yourself Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:05:36 GMT 45:43 638cedac41e41a0010ee4a49 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/pt-2-sexpress-yourself 638cedac41e41a0010ee4a49 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca pt-2-sexpress-yourself full 2 11 Part two of the interview with Avalon.


This episode is packed with tips and advice on getting to know your body and sexual expression.


Listed below are the websites and information mentioned in the show.


Business Wire Sex Toys Market Analysis Report 2022

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005765/en/Sex-Toys-Market-Analysis-Report-2022-A-62.32-Billion-Market-by-2030---ResearchAndMarkets.com


Book Recommendation

Come As You Are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life

Author - Emily Nagoski 


Love Honey

The sexual happiness people, proud to make afun, fulfilling sex life available to everyone.

https://www.lovehoney.com/


Omgyes

Women’s sexual pleasure has hidden in the shadows for too long. It’s time to get it all out in the open.

https://start.omgyes.com/


Audio Porn

https://www.self.com/story/audio-porn-erotica


On Queer Street

https://onqueerstreet.com/audio-porn/


https://open.spotify.com/show/2qDt4XTClAWvP8cPNnxTkg


“Because connection starts with open conversation”


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]]> Part two of the interview with Avalon.


This episode is packed with tips and advice on getting to know your body and sexual expression.


Listed below are the websites and information mentioned in the show.


Business Wire Sex Toys Market Analysis Report 2022

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005765/en/Sex-Toys-Market-Analysis-Report-2022-A-62.32-Billion-Market-by-2030---ResearchAndMarkets.com


Book Recommendation

Come As You Are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life

Author - Emily Nagoski 


Love Honey

The sexual happiness people, proud to make afun, fulfilling sex life available to everyone.

https://www.lovehoney.com/


Omgyes

Women’s sexual pleasure has hidden in the shadows for too long. It’s time to get it all out in the open.

https://start.omgyes.com/


Audio Porn

https://www.self.com/story/audio-porn-erotica


On Queer Street

https://onqueerstreet.com/audio-porn/


https://open.spotify.com/show/2qDt4XTClAWvP8cPNnxTkg


“Because connection starts with open conversation”


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> Pt 1: Sexpress Yourself Pt 1: Sexpress Yourself Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:00:20 GMT 30:44 638ceb081a77090011f83336 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/sexpress-yourself 638ceb081a77090011f83336 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca sexpress-yourself full 2 10 Queer or straight, wherever you sit on the gender spectrum, this is an open conversation about sexual self-discovery, sexual freedom and getting to know your body.

 

Bookseller Avalon talks openly about how she learned to talk about sex without societal stigma or shame and the journey of getting to know her body.

This conversation is one which so few of us have without feeling shame and embarrassment.


This episode is packed with tips and advice on getting to know your body and sexual expression.


Listed below are the websites and information mentioned in the show.


Business Wire Sex Toys Market Analysis Report 2022

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005765/en/Sex-Toys-Market-Analysis-Report-2022-A-62.32-Billion-Market-by-2030---ResearchAndMarkets.com


Book Recommendation

Come As You Are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life

Author - Emily Nagoski 


Love Honey

The sexual happiness people, proud to make afun, fulfilling sex life available to everyone.

https://www.lovehoney.com/


Omgyes

Women’s sexual pleasure has hidden in the shadows for too long. It’s time to get it all out in the open.

https://start.omgyes.com/


Audio Porn

https://www.self.com/story/audio-porn-erotica


On Queer Street

https://onqueerstreet.com/audio-porn/


Talk to Touch is also available on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, Audible


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“Because connection starts with open conversation”


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]]> Queer or straight, wherever you sit on the gender spectrum, this is an open conversation about sexual self-discovery, sexual freedom and getting to know your body.

 

Bookseller Avalon talks openly about how she learned to talk about sex without societal stigma or shame and the journey of getting to know her body.

This conversation is one which so few of us have without feeling shame and embarrassment.


This episode is packed with tips and advice on getting to know your body and sexual expression.


Listed below are the websites and information mentioned in the show.


Business Wire Sex Toys Market Analysis Report 2022

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005765/en/Sex-Toys-Market-Analysis-Report-2022-A-62.32-Billion-Market-by-2030---ResearchAndMarkets.com


Book Recommendation

Come As You Are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life

Author - Emily Nagoski 


Love Honey

The sexual happiness people, proud to make afun, fulfilling sex life available to everyone.

https://www.lovehoney.com/


Omgyes

Women’s sexual pleasure has hidden in the shadows for too long. It’s time to get it all out in the open.

https://start.omgyes.com/


Audio Porn

https://www.self.com/story/audio-porn-erotica


On Queer Street

https://onqueerstreet.com/audio-porn/


Talk to Touch is also available on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, Audible


https://open.spotify.com/show/2qDt4XTClAWvP8cPNnxTkg


“Because connection starts with open conversation”


Thank you for listening

DK Shai 🌻

xxx

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]]> Why Being Queer is Your Superpower Why Being Queer is Your Superpower Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:47 GMT 31:04 6383ba0170e06e001176582f false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/why-being-queer-is-your-superpo 6383ba0170e06e001176582f 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca why-being-queer-is-your-superpo full 2 9 Your queerness makes you stronger than you think; in fact it's your superpower.

In this episode I share the ways in which being queer increases freedom, resilience and self-awareness.

Listen and discover your superpower.


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]]> Your queerness makes you stronger than you think; in fact it's your superpower.

In this episode I share the ways in which being queer increases freedom, resilience and self-awareness.

Listen and discover your superpower.


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]]> Discovering My Resilience Discovering My Resilience Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:02 GMT 19:03 637a89a3a9c70c001132bb8e true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/uncovering-resilience 637a89a3a9c70c001132bb8e 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca uncovering-resilience full 2 8 Everyone reaches their tipping point, that point in life when we believe we'll never get out of an impossible situation.

This is the moment when we pivot - but only after reaching rock bottom and beyond.


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]]> Everyone reaches their tipping point, that point in life when we believe we'll never get out of an impossible situation.

This is the moment when we pivot - but only after reaching rock bottom and beyond.


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]]> Part 4: Interview with Leather Man Tom Keller Part 4: Interview with Leather Man Tom Keller Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:05:25 GMT 38:48 636c105d05b0d90012183479 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/part-four-interview-with-tom-keller 636c105d05b0d90012183479 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca part-four-interview-with-tom-keller full 2 7 The final instalment of this four-part interview, which is jam packed with information.


I give a huge heartfelt thanks to Tom for sharing his life and world with us.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


Facebook: Tom Leather:

🌟 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


YouTube sites recommended

📌 Watts the safe word: https://www.youtube.com/c/WattsTheSafeword/featured 

📌 DaveyWavey: https://www.youtube.com/daveywavey 

📌 Recon gear stays ons/masterclass videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/recon/featured 

📌 Cal Rider: https://www.youtube.com/c/CalRider 


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]]> The final instalment of this four-part interview, which is jam packed with information.


I give a huge heartfelt thanks to Tom for sharing his life and world with us.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


Facebook: Tom Leather:

🌟 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


YouTube sites recommended

📌 Watts the safe word: https://www.youtube.com/c/WattsTheSafeword/featured 

📌 DaveyWavey: https://www.youtube.com/daveywavey 

📌 Recon gear stays ons/masterclass videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/recon/featured 

📌 Cal Rider: https://www.youtube.com/c/CalRider 


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]]> Part 3: Interview with Leather Man - Tom Keller Part 3: Interview with Leather Man - Tom Keller Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:34 GMT 40:18 6367d5e24a90b50011ac0a6d true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/part-3-interview-with-leather-man-tom-keller 6367d5e24a90b50011ac0a6d 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca part-3-interview-with-leather-man-tom-keller full 2 6 Welcome to the third instalment into the world of Leather Men.

In this episode, Tom shares his coming out story, his journey, family, and his introduction to kink and leather.


The interviews were recorded on Zoom. To watch the interview, go to the Talk to Touch Podcast on YouTube.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


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]]> Welcome to the third instalment into the world of Leather Men.

In this episode, Tom shares his coming out story, his journey, family, and his introduction to kink and leather.


The interviews were recorded on Zoom. To watch the interview, go to the Talk to Touch Podcast on YouTube.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


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]]> Pt 2 Interview with Leather Man Tom Keller Pt 2 Interview with Leather Man Tom Keller Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:05:14 GMT 22:45 6366efc2825b41001211160a true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/pt-2-interview-with-leather-man-tom-keller 6366efc2825b41001211160a 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca pt-2-interview-with-leather-man-tom-keller full 2 5 Welcome to the second instalment of an insight into the world of Leather Men.


This interview is in four parts; the second half will be available next Monday from 8am.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


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]]> Welcome to the second instalment of an insight into the world of Leather Men.


This interview is in four parts; the second half will be available next Monday from 8am.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


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]]> Interview with Leather Man Tom Keller Interview with Leather Man Tom Keller Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:59 GMT 28:21 6366df42509b730012609d74 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/interview-with-leather-man-tom-keller 6366df42509b730012609d74 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca interview-with-leather-man-tom-keller full 2 4 You might be familiar with Tom Keller and his partner Chris, from the 2nd episode in this season. If not, go and listen to Fetish, Leather and Community, then return for a deep dive as Tom takes the time to give us an insight into the world of kink and Leather Men.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


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]]> You might be familiar with Tom Keller and his partner Chris, from the 2nd episode in this season. If not, go and listen to Fetish, Leather and Community, then return for a deep dive as Tom takes the time to give us an insight into the world of kink and Leather Men.


You can find Tom on social media:

🌟 TKgeared: https://www.instagram.com/tkgeared/?hl=en 


🌟 His Facebook account is called Tom Leather: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087135331328 


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]]> <![CDATA[Gay Life - A Londoner's Perspective]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:53 GMT 24:07 635ebd986041ac0011cd2f5c true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/gay-life-a-londoners-perspective 635ebd986041ac0011cd2f5c 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca gay-life-a-londoners-perspective full 2 3 This is my final interview from Birmingham Gay Pride. It was an opportunity to hear about queer life from the perspective of a man who came out when being gay was illegal.


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]]> This is my final interview from Birmingham Gay Pride. It was an opportunity to hear about queer life from the perspective of a man who came out when being gay was illegal.


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]]> Fetish, Leather and Community Fetish, Leather and Community Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:20 GMT 13:00 6349e584881fbd0011441dff true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/fetish-leather-and-community 6349e584881fbd0011441dff 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca fetish-leather-and-community full 2 2 One thing about life is you never know who you'll meet along the way.

This interview was not only fun and entertaining, but educational too - it will remain in my memory of my first Pride.

These guys were the best.


A huge thanks and hugs to Tom and Chris 🧡 xx


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]]> One thing about life is you never know who you'll meet along the way.

This interview was not only fun and entertaining, but educational too - it will remain in my memory of my first Pride.

These guys were the best.


A huge thanks and hugs to Tom and Chris 🧡 xx


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]]> My First Pride Experience My First Pride Experience Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:18 GMT 30:20 634738cbdddad30012c52a71 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/my-first-pride-experience 634738cbdddad30012c52a71 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca my-first-pride-experience full 2 1 Welcome to season 2.


I kick off by sharing with you my first Gay Pride experience.

There are impromptu interviews with participants and attendees.


My knees are still recovering from the hours of dancing, but I have no regrets.

Enjoy. xxx


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]]> Welcome to season 2.


I kick off by sharing with you my first Gay Pride experience.

There are impromptu interviews with participants and attendees.


My knees are still recovering from the hours of dancing, but I have no regrets.

Enjoy. xxx


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]]> Lessons, University and What’s Coming In Season 2 Lessons, University and What’s Coming In Season 2 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:39 GMT 30:14 63276ea758412d001298fade true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/lessons-university-and-whats-coming-in-season-2 63276ea758412d001298fade 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca lessons-university-and-whats-coming-in-season-2 full 1 13 With Birmingham Pride next week and university starting too, I share with you what I’ve learned since starting this podcast, the changes come and plans for Talk to Touch’s future.

Infused with the odd mini-rant, I share my new podcast format and what's to come. I'm excited. 🥳



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]]> With Birmingham Pride next week and university starting too, I share with you what I’ve learned since starting this podcast, the changes come and plans for Talk to Touch’s future.

Infused with the odd mini-rant, I share my new podcast format and what's to come. I'm excited. 🥳



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]]> Queer Cinema Review Queer Cinema Review Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:00:53 GMT 9:51 6319cf45d4eac1001426569d false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/queer-cinema-review 6319cf45d4eac1001426569d 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca queer-cinema-review bonus 1 11 The joy of discovering independent cinema, BFI and recommending Firebird.


https://firebirdmovie.com/sergeys-story/


If interested in exploring more queer cinema that celebrates our community, check out:

BFI FLARE: The London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

12 days of the best new LGBTQ+ cinema

https://player.bfi.org.uk/help

https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/flare/Online/


Youtube:

https://youtu.be/D7XT9OWifHs


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]]> The joy of discovering independent cinema, BFI and recommending Firebird.


https://firebirdmovie.com/sergeys-story/


If interested in exploring more queer cinema that celebrates our community, check out:

BFI FLARE: The London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

12 days of the best new LGBTQ+ cinema

https://player.bfi.org.uk/help

https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/flare/Online/


Youtube:

https://youtu.be/D7XT9OWifHs


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]]> How To Love Your Queer Body How To Love Your Queer Body Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:00:26 GMT 23:54 6319c186e09d2c001352d0ed true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/how-to-love-your-queer-body 6319c186e09d2c001352d0ed 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca how-to-love-your-queer-body full 1 10 It can be difficult to love our queerness and who we are when society tells us we don’t belong. How can we love and respect ourselves despite the constant rhetoric of being othered?


There are steps each of us can take to overcome shame and fear - starting with loving our bodies.



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]]> It can be difficult to love our queerness and who we are when society tells us we don’t belong. How can we love and respect ourselves despite the constant rhetoric of being othered?


There are steps each of us can take to overcome shame and fear - starting with loving our bodies.



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]]> Pt 2: What is The Worst That Could Happen If: Pt 2: What is The Worst That Could Happen If: Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:00:39 GMT 22:36 630d137aeef25a00128005e6 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/p-2-learning-to-forgive-ourselves 630d137aeef25a00128005e6 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca p-2-learning-to-forgive-ourselves You Were Willing to Forgive Yourself? full 1 9 Imagine forgiving yourself for past mistakes; how different would your life be?


In this 2-part episode, What is The Worst That Could Happen If (WITWTCHI): You Were Willing to Forgive Yourself? I discuss what impact not practicing self-forgiveness has on our lives, and the ways in which it keeps us trapped.

I also share practical steps I used to overcome guilt and regret to move my life forward.


In part 2, I share one aspect of our lives for which we should never ask forgiveness - from anyone!

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YouGov: an international research data and analytics group.

https://yougov.co.uk/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/07/05/lgbt-britons-more-likely-report-suffering-mental-h

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MindOut

An award winning LGBTQ community mental health service - a national charity run by LGBTQ people, for LGBTQ people.


https://mindout.org.uk

01273 234839

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The Body Keeps the Score

by Bessel van der Kolk

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=UIRFUnbaSU&rank=1

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Anger & hostility associated with increased risk of future Coronary Heart Disease

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19281923/

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]]> Imagine forgiving yourself for past mistakes; how different would your life be?


In this 2-part episode, What is The Worst That Could Happen If (WITWTCHI): You Were Willing to Forgive Yourself? I discuss what impact not practicing self-forgiveness has on our lives, and the ways in which it keeps us trapped.

I also share practical steps I used to overcome guilt and regret to move my life forward.


In part 2, I share one aspect of our lives for which we should never ask forgiveness - from anyone!

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YouGov: an international research data and analytics group.

https://yougov.co.uk/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/07/05/lgbt-britons-more-likely-report-suffering-mental-h

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MindOut

An award winning LGBTQ community mental health service - a national charity run by LGBTQ people, for LGBTQ people.


https://mindout.org.uk

01273 234839

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The Body Keeps the Score

by Bessel van der Kolk

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=UIRFUnbaSU&rank=1

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Anger & hostility associated with increased risk of future Coronary Heart Disease

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19281923/

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]]> Pt 1: What is The Worst That Could Happen If: Pt 1: What is The Worst That Could Happen If: Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:00:37 GMT 23:16 630d12f4d7b882001213e852 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/630d12f4d7b882001213e852 630d12f4d7b882001213e852 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca You Were Willing to Forgive Yourself? full 1 8 Imagine forgiving yourself for past mistakes; how different would your life be?


In this 2-part episode, What is The Worst That Could Happen If (WITWTCHI): You Were Willing to Forgive Yourself?

I discuss what impact not practicing self-forgiveness has on our lives, and the ways in which it keeps us trapped.

I also share practical steps I used to overcome guilt and regret to move my life forward.


In part 2, I share one aspect of our lives for which we should never ask forgiveness - from anyone!

—


YouGov: an international research data and analytics group.

https://yougov.co.uk/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/07/05/lgbt-britons-more-likely-report-suffering-mental-h

—


MindOut

An award winning LGBTQ community mental health service - a national charity run by LGBTQ people, for LGBTQ people.

https://mindout.org.uk

01273 234839

—


The Body Keeps the Score

by Bessel van der Kolk

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=UIRFUnbaSU&rank=1

—


Anger & hostility associated with increased risk of future Coronary Heart Disease

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19281923/

—


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]]> Imagine forgiving yourself for past mistakes; how different would your life be?


In this 2-part episode, What is The Worst That Could Happen If (WITWTCHI): You Were Willing to Forgive Yourself?

I discuss what impact not practicing self-forgiveness has on our lives, and the ways in which it keeps us trapped.

I also share practical steps I used to overcome guilt and regret to move my life forward.


In part 2, I share one aspect of our lives for which we should never ask forgiveness - from anyone!

—


YouGov: an international research data and analytics group.

https://yougov.co.uk/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/07/05/lgbt-britons-more-likely-report-suffering-mental-h

—


MindOut

An award winning LGBTQ community mental health service - a national charity run by LGBTQ people, for LGBTQ people.

https://mindout.org.uk

01273 234839

—


The Body Keeps the Score

by Bessel van der Kolk

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=UIRFUnbaSU&rank=1

—


Anger & hostility associated with increased risk of future Coronary Heart Disease

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19281923/

—


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DK Shai 🌻

xxx


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]]> Pt 2: What is the Worst That Could Happen if: We Learned Not To Hate? Pt 2: What is the Worst That Could Happen if: We Learned Not To Hate? Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:00:15 GMT 20:48 6307c2905c234400137e8334 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/pt-2-learning-not-to-hate 6307c2905c234400137e8334 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca pt-2-learning-not-to-hate full 1 7 Part 2: What Is The Worst That Could Happen If We Learned Not to Hate?


if you don't understand something, you should ask questions about it and engage with it rather than shut it out and criminalize, make it a pariah.If you've got questions about something, ask those questions rather than hating the thing that you don't understand. 
Wilow



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]]> Part 2: What Is The Worst That Could Happen If We Learned Not to Hate?


if you don't understand something, you should ask questions about it and engage with it rather than shut it out and criminalize, make it a pariah.If you've got questions about something, ask those questions rather than hating the thing that you don't understand. 
Wilow



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]]> Pt 1: What is the Worst That Would Happen If We Learned Not to Hate? Pt 1: What is the Worst That Would Happen If We Learned Not to Hate? Sun, 28 Aug 2022 07:00:20 GMT 21:01 6307c258931b3500123820a8 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/pt-1-what-is-the-worst-that-would-happen-if-we-learned-not-t 6307c258931b3500123820a8 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca pt-1-what-is-the-worst-that-would-happen-if-we-learned-not-t full 1 6 This is a two part episode filled with interviews of unsuspecting people, about the downside of learning not to hate. Is there a downside to not hating? I wonder...

Few of us, if any, have considered the consequences of not hating or if it's even a possibility. Is it a learned behaviour? Or is it integral to the human psyche?

Listen to find out if anyone thought hate had its benefits.


 If someone's doing something different, that you don't like, leave them be because none of your business.
Merlin


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]]> This is a two part episode filled with interviews of unsuspecting people, about the downside of learning not to hate. Is there a downside to not hating? I wonder...

Few of us, if any, have considered the consequences of not hating or if it's even a possibility. Is it a learned behaviour? Or is it integral to the human psyche?

Listen to find out if anyone thought hate had its benefits.


 If someone's doing something different, that you don't like, leave them be because none of your business.
Merlin


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xxx

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]]> What is the Worst That Would Happen If… What is the Worst That Would Happen If… Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:00:36 GMT 28:10 62fd117ca8062f00127b5a9b true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/what-is-the-worst-that-would-happen-if 62fd117ca8062f00127b5a9b 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca what-is-the-worst-that-would-happen-if Life From Another Point of View full 1 5 What is the worst that would happen if: you learn to understand someone else's life from their point of view?

 

Learning to understand the lives of others can be challenging, especially when we have not learned how to listen without our judgement and biases blocking our ears. We can enhance our LGBTQ+ community skills by choosing to open up to the idea of learning about our fellow community members and developing empathy skills. Because, what is the worst that would happen if we learned to understand someone else’s experience and perspective on life?



https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FjXFMvycVnWnCsqZ96GAP?si=-LMpwmGQTkiRYOAkrY1wkw

Homosapiens Podcast with Chris Sweeny & Alex Cummins:

Episode 133: Two part Intimate Interview with life coach Carson Tueller describes in detail how he continues to experience sexual pleasure a spinal injury which left him paralysed from the chest down.


The documentary mentioned in this episode.

Gay & Under Attack (Reggie Yates Extreme Documentary) Real Stories

https://youtu.be/NKMuLZVu77w


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]]> What is the worst that would happen if: you learn to understand someone else's life from their point of view?

 

Learning to understand the lives of others can be challenging, especially when we have not learned how to listen without our judgement and biases blocking our ears. We can enhance our LGBTQ+ community skills by choosing to open up to the idea of learning about our fellow community members and developing empathy skills. Because, what is the worst that would happen if we learned to understand someone else’s experience and perspective on life?



https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FjXFMvycVnWnCsqZ96GAP?si=-LMpwmGQTkiRYOAkrY1wkw

Homosapiens Podcast with Chris Sweeny & Alex Cummins:

Episode 133: Two part Intimate Interview with life coach Carson Tueller describes in detail how he continues to experience sexual pleasure a spinal injury which left him paralysed from the chest down.


The documentary mentioned in this episode.

Gay & Under Attack (Reggie Yates Extreme Documentary) Real Stories

https://youtu.be/NKMuLZVu77w


Listen out for new episodes every Monday


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Denver 🌻

xxx

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]]> Bonus Episode: We Can Do Better Than This Bonus Episode: We Can Do Better Than This Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:00:41 GMT 14:50 62f9315a5f9f0000123b73f5 true https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/book-recommendation-we-can-do-better-than-this 62f9315a5f9f0000123b73f5 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca book-recommendation-we-can-do-better-than-this bonus 1 If I was permitted to keep only one book, I would keep this one. It has so many voices and so many stories to share. It is absolutely worth keeping on your bookshelf because it is so diverse in the people that have contributed to it and the stories really do teach you about the lives of others. So it's very difficult to read this book and become insular and just have one point of view. 


How do we feel when we are sharing a truth of our experience and someone tries to pull it apart and says, it's not valid? Every single one of these 35 voices are sharing valid, important stories that can teach us as a queer community, how to respect each other, how to develop an allyship.


Title: We Can Do Better Than This

Edited by: Amelia Abraham

35 LGBTQ+ Voices on the Future of LGBTQ+ Rights

Published by Vintage (Penguin Random House)

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]]> If I was permitted to keep only one book, I would keep this one. It has so many voices and so many stories to share. It is absolutely worth keeping on your bookshelf because it is so diverse in the people that have contributed to it and the stories really do teach you about the lives of others. So it's very difficult to read this book and become insular and just have one point of view. 


How do we feel when we are sharing a truth of our experience and someone tries to pull it apart and says, it's not valid? Every single one of these 35 voices are sharing valid, important stories that can teach us as a queer community, how to respect each other, how to develop an allyship.


Title: We Can Do Better Than This

Edited by: Amelia Abraham

35 LGBTQ+ Voices on the Future of LGBTQ+ Rights

Published by Vintage (Penguin Random House)

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]]> What Is The Worst Thing That Could Happen If... What Is The Worst Thing That Could Happen If... Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:43:39 GMT 14:38 62f9344bf42310001477725a false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/what-is-the-worst-thing-that-could-happen-if 62f9344bf42310001477725a 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca what-is-the-worst-thing-that-could-happen-if You Met Someone New full 1 4 Start seeing the world differently. Meet people who can teach you new things about life that you never knew. It challenges your biases and it can increase your curiosity. It teaches you also how to build rapport, to develop that win-win so that you can learn to disagree with people respectfully.

It can build a more inclusive community.


https://youtu.be/1YO1FmVAPrA



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]]> Start seeing the world differently. Meet people who can teach you new things about life that you never knew. It challenges your biases and it can increase your curiosity. It teaches you also how to build rapport, to develop that win-win so that you can learn to disagree with people respectfully.

It can build a more inclusive community.


https://youtu.be/1YO1FmVAPrA



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]]> Part 2: My Wife is Gay Part 2: My Wife is Gay Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:25:53 GMT 24:22 62f14722efc11c00135930cc false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/part-2-my-wife-is-gay 62f14722efc11c00135930cc 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca part-2-my-wife-is-gay Interview with James Priestley full 1 3

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]]> Part 1: My Wife Is Gay Part 1: My Wife Is Gay Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:19:58 GMT 19:12 62f144ae6934ce0012237d29 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/my-wife-is-gay 62f144ae6934ce0012237d29 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca my-wife-is-gay Interview with James Priestley full 1 2 A personal interview with James Priestley revealing how he handled his wife coming out as queer and how he chose to handle it.


At about 13:37 mins in, I was trying to recall the name of a podcast. It is a brilliant and funny podcast called The Guilty Feminist, where they start a sentence with the phrase - “I am a feminist but…”

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]]> A personal interview with James Priestley revealing how he handled his wife coming out as queer and how he chose to handle it.


At about 13:37 mins in, I was trying to recall the name of a podcast. It is a brilliant and funny podcast called The Guilty Feminist, where they start a sentence with the phrase - “I am a feminist but…”

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]]> Talk To Touch Trailer Talk To Touch Trailer Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:23:21 GMT 1:13 62e6ae804da3d80014802555 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/talk-to-touch-trailer 62e6ae804da3d80014802555 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca talk-to-touch-trailer An LGBTQ+ Podcast trailer

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]]> The Importance of Talk to Touch The Importance of Talk to Touch Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:00:20 GMT 17:05 62de86e48b9cf20012e809e1 false https://shows.acast.com/talktotouch/episodes/the-importance-of-talk-to-touch 62de86e48b9cf20012e809e1 62de8493e909a500141bd6ca the-importance-of-talk-to-touch Beyond Your Social Circle full 1 1 In this first episode, I explain why I started this podcast and how I feel about the need for open conversation with those outside of our usual social circle.


Building unity and cohesion between us means we can teach the straight world what unity, compassion and respect for your fellow human being looks like; regardless of their sexuality.

In this first episode, I explain where I'm coming from, why and where I will take Talk To Touch, and the importance of supporting every member of our community.


Connection starts with open conversation


Note: I recorded this episode in a coffee shop and as a result there may be a slight variation in sound volume.



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]]> In this first episode, I explain why I started this podcast and how I feel about the need for open conversation with those outside of our usual social circle.


Building unity and cohesion between us means we can teach the straight world what unity, compassion and respect for your fellow human being looks like; regardless of their sexuality.

In this first episode, I explain where I'm coming from, why and where I will take Talk To Touch, and the importance of supporting every member of our community.


Connection starts with open conversation


Note: I recorded this episode in a coffee shop and as a result there may be a slight variation in sound volume.



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